Greens
The greens at East Lake Golf Club are surfaced with TifEagle Bermudagrass. This ultradwarf variety is renowned for:
- Providing exceptionally smooth and true putting surfaces.
- Its capability to be mown at very low heights, promoting fast green speeds.
- Excellent heat, drought, and wear tolerance, crucial for championship conditions.
Fairways and Tees
For the fairways and teeing grounds, East Lake utilizes Meyer Zoysiagrass. Key characteristics of this grass include:
- A dense, carpet-like turf that offers superior lies for approach shots.
- Good wear resistance and a strong ability to recuperate.
- Notable heat and drought tolerance, maintaining quality in warm climates.
Rough
The rough areas predominantly feature Tifway 419 Bermudagrass. This variety is selected for:
- Its robust durability and aggressive growth habit.
- Forming a challenging, dense turf when maintained at appropriate heights for rough.
- Good recovery capabilities from divots and general wear.
